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R18 OKE

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 OKE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,521 miles

Offside Rear airbag suspension mounting bolt distorted have marked with chalk

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump starting to show signs of rust

Fail 10 Apr 2026 85,489 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Start of sill corroded with holes have marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting In wheel arch corroded with holes have marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Start of sill corroded with holes have marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear airbag suspension mounting bolt distorted have marked with chalk

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump starting to show signs of rust

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,763 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 82,717 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear osr mounting bolt on air bag damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has heavy seal

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

radiator support corroded and holed

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f under steps corroded and holed

radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,636 miles

Nearside under sill corroded and holed

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 80,636 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside under sill corroded and holed

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,431 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 80,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 80,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,255 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 74,255 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 68,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,947 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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R18 OKE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R18 OKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R18 OKE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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